Promoting Caribbean culture in the city of Rochester and it’s surrounding areas.

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About Us

The Rochester West Indian Festival Org., Inc. (RWIFO) was founded in November 1983 and was incorporated in June 1989. It gained non-profit status from the Federal government in 1989 and exemption from NY state and local taxes in 1990. It has a 501(c)(3) status.

The organization is comprised of members from different Caribbean islands. The organization is the proud sponsor of Carifest, the Caribbean Festival held annually in the city of Rochester since 1985.